Sheron L.
About Sheron L.
Sheron L. is the Diverse Small Business Enterprise Program Manager at the City of Ocala, where she has worked since 2019. She has a background in business development and administration, with previous roles at Therapy Management Corporation and Fresenius Medical Care.
Current Role at City of Ocala
Sheron L. serves as the Diverse Small Business Enterprise Program Manager at the City of Ocala, a position held since 2019. In this role, she manages the onboarding process for new small business vendors, which includes adding them to the Diverse Small Business Enterprise (DSBE) database and providing necessary certification instructions. Sheron has been instrumental in developing cost savings and process improvement strategies for the DSBE program. She coordinates mandatory pre-bid meetings for projects, collaborating with various internal departments to ensure effective communication and compliance.
Previous Experience at Therapy Management Corporation
Sheron L. worked at Therapy Management Corporation (TMC) in various capacities from 2015 to 2019. Initially, she served as a Customer Success Manager, where she focused on enhancing client satisfaction and operational efficiency. Prior to that, she held the position of Business Development Associate for one year in 2018. Her experience at TMC contributed to her understanding of business operations and client relations, which she applies in her current role.
Professional Background in Healthcare Administration
Before her tenure at TMC, Sheron L. worked as a Patient Administrator Manager at Fresenius Medical Care in the Ocala, Florida area from 2013 to 2014. In this role, she managed patient administration processes, which provided her with valuable insights into healthcare operations and patient management. This experience laid the foundation for her subsequent roles in business development and program management.
Educational Qualifications
Sheron L. has a diverse educational background, having studied at the College of Central Florida. She achieved certificates in Human Resources Administration, Business Specialist, and Business Operations. Additionally, she earned an Associate of Arts degree in Business Administration from 2007 to 2009. In 2022, she completed the Front End Developer Track at Skillcrush, further expanding her skill set in technology and web development.
Contributions to Diverse Small Business Enterprise Program
In her current position, Sheron L. has co-designed the curriculum for the Diverse Small Business Enterprise program within the Procurement & Contracts department. She is responsible for reviewing and editing the Scope of Projects and creating Requests for Quotations (RFQs) to invite small businesses to participate in project bids. Additionally, she ensures compliance by scheduling on-site inspections with department leads and contractors.